Brass Track Comparisions

[BobZ]

I  currently have Aristo-Craft brass track which is hard to find. I have found out that Bachmann track is readily available through a store in Denton, Tx. I assume the rail code is the same. What about the comparision of ties (color, spacing, texture, etc).

[Bucksco]

Bachmann's ties are similar in color and are a bit more "refined" than the Aristo ties. They are a bit more "American" than the European Narrow Gauge look of LGB/Aristo. When you connect them the difference is not very noticeable.

[BobZ]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll get some before my discount code expires.

[tac]

Bachmann's ties are similar in color and are a bit more "refined" than the Aristo ties. They are a bit more "American" than the European Narrow Gauge look of LGB/Aristo. When you connect them the difference is not very noticeable.

LGB track is deliberately made to look like narrow-gauge track - rough-grained rail ties, and wider spacing than that usually seen on standard-gauge track.  AristoCraft made TWO different tie spacing trackbed pieces - one closely-spaced to replicate standard gauge in 1/29th scale, and the other to replicate the wider European spacing - suitable for most any other scale except the British 2ft stuff, although it doesn't look too bad...

Since I've not seen any of the Bachmann brass track here in UK, I can't make any comment about it.

tac

[Loco Bill Canelos]

As one who mixes track of different brands of brass and ss all the time, my experience is that all work together very well, and I have never had anyone notice the difference on m  y layout.  I do paint the sides of my rail to look grimey, and so even brass and stainless steel sections even blend together well.  The Bachmann track has a great look and works just fine!

Have fun!  Bill